Restless Leg Syndrome - How To Treat It (RLS)

In this episode of "Talking with Docs," our doctors dive deep into Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), a condition that causes an irresistible urge to move your legs, usually due to uncomfortable sensations. They discuss the symptoms, possible causes, and the latest treatment options available. Learn how RLS can affect sleep and daily life, and get expert tips on managing and alleviating symptoms. Tune in to gain valuable insights and take control of your health!

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[davidpescod]

I’ve known some people who suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome, particularly at night, finding it very difficult to sleep. When each mentioned the condition to a doctor they were dismissed. I’m certain many of your viewers will appreciate greatly the way you have explained the condition, the effects and suggesting various treatments, and a very big thanks to Dr Weening for sharing his experience of coping with Restless Leg Syndrome. Another brilliant video, Docs, for which many thanks

[katsmama]

I had insomnia for several years. It got to the point where i was getting less and less sleep and was getting cranky. My husband noticed that my legs moved a lot at night. I took him with me to my primary care doctor and asked him if there was anything I could do to help me sleep. He started me on a low dose of Carbidopa/levodopa and that's when things turned around for me. I go to bed about 9:45 and get up between 6 or 6:30 every morning. I am so thankful that I can get a regular night's sleep. I also notice walking for exercise and stretches helps with symptoms.

[catalinababy]

I have it so bad that I'm up watching this video to find out how I can get help it's driving me crazy I'm so tired I can't sleep and the less sleep you get the worst you get

[mam]

I’m reading these answers for my friend who has RLS bad. She is constantly exhausted from lack of sleep. Thanks to everyone for the helpful answers. I pray you get relief from this tormenting condition.

[garylanders]

What used to help with RLS was a weighted blanket across my legs. The extra weight stopped the urge to move my legs. Now my Doberman Pinscher sleeps laying across my legs, so I no longer need the weighted blanket. Same effect. Seriously, I have been a plant based eater for the past 5 years and, now that you mentioned it, I no longer seem to have RLS.

[Adam-clxr]

After dealing with this for 50 years, I am really tired of it!

[antcarl]

a decades long sufferer of RLS, as was my mother. tried tonic water with quinine which helped for awhile, soap in a sock in bed actually helped for awhile. my most longstanding help is rubbing my toes and restless spot with Vics Vapo Rub! I'd love for it to go away forever.

[farab]

Used to have RLS for years, eventually trying Red Vine Leaf extract tablets. By the 3rd week it was completely gone. Still taking the tablets and no reoccurrence in years 👍

[lugoraiza]

Potassium and Magnesium have help me a lot.

[jakekidsnaz]

I’m 60 and have dealt with it for over 25 years. Menopause really increased it. I was under anesthesia and my legs were still active. I am currently on Ropinirole and Gabapentin and sleep with 12 pound weighted blanket over my legs. All of this does help but I still suffer. I do know that sugar and spicy foods for some reason increases it. Thank you for the video. My legs usually kick in about 2:30 in the afternoon.

[viviandibrell]

Love to hear you went plant based! I started on my Whole Foods plant-based lifestyle in January and it’s been really exciting and fun and I love eating this way and living this way. I think it has helped alleviate my trapezius muscle spasms from neck arthritis and also has relieved my restless legs!

[KingsCountyVideos]

Ive had RLS since I was a kid. It happened more when I was overly tired. Now being older certain things trigger it.Sugar is number one. If I eat sugar too late in the night I'm in for a long night. If I exercise too late in the night that causes it also.I now take magnesium which sees to help. Ive actually figured out a way to use my mind to stop it and it works.

[susettrankin]

My RLS started right after I had a hip replaced. The doctor prescribed Ropinirole, and has been
a blessing. Makes me a bit sleepy, but I'm going to bed soon after taking, so works
out just fine. Love your channel, the info, and especially that humor !

[theslumkitty]

At 74 I’m on 1mg ropinirole at night. I take iron supplements daily as well as gabapentin. I suffer from trigeminal neuralgia which I’m on a bupropion patch, duloxotin and had a micro decompression surgery years ago. I experienced the augmentation from earlier meds and have tried several types of them over the years. Thanks for sharing your knowledge about so many conditions. You are both good looking, smart and entertaining.

[CookingCanningAndBaking]

Great content, as usual. Thanks docs. I have RLS/WES, diagnosed by my sleep doctor during a routine office visit about 15 years ago. He noticed how I was bouncing my leg up and down - as I always do - and he started diving in with questions. That visit led to a sleep study, several medications that I was allergic to and finally landing on a few medications I take nightly to this day. I've had insomnia for decades and the RLS doesn't help, but with the meds, I often sleep through the night with only the occasional night where I lay there wide awake all night. So, for anyone suffering with either insomnia or RLS, I encourage you to seek help from a sleep specialist and persevere through to find a solution. It took a couple of years for me going through the allergic reactions that ranged from hives/itching to anaphylactic shock. I wound up in a good place and you will too, just find someone you can trust and stick with it. You'll find relief. Thanks Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening. I love the humor and information. Take care of yourselves.

[robynmartinez]

I had what I thought was RLS. I had total knee replacement on both knees and I experienced spasms in both legs due to my nerves waking back up (at least that's what I thought). I was told to take Magnesium to counter the spasms and it did work up to a point, but the Magnesium affected my digestion. Not pretty. I still get the spasms, but not as often. The right knee is still healing. I had the surgery in Jan 2024. Thank you for your videos.

[cathyjohns]

I had a sleep study done. During the interview the doctor asked me if I had RLS. I said yes, in fact for many years. He asked me if I took a antihistamine daily. I said yes, just about every night. I was taking Zyrtec every day for allergies, etc., for years. He said that may be the cause. So I stopped taking it and within a few days I had no more RLS! It’s been several years now and maybe once or twice a month I will have a mild episode of RLS that I can ignore and fall asleep. I swear this is a true experience. Also, using CPAP nightly has eliminated my allergies by flushing my sinuses every night. I haven’t had a sinus infection for about 5 yrs now since starting CPAP. I used to get one every spring and fall even with using Zyrtec year round.

[johnsarginson]

About 3 years ago I had a knee replacement and had this problem for about 3 weeks after the surgery, It was the same leg as the surgery was performed on t3's with codine helped with mine and have never had it again thank god.

[LagrangePoint]

I used to have RLS where I used to lie in bed and I just couldn't keep my legs still. The warmer the bed the more severe the restlessness. What helped was when I moved my leg to a cooler spot in the sheets. Of course that would only last until that part of the bed warmed up and I had to move the leg again trying to find a cool spot, ....repeat, repeat, etc.

[kathylibby]

If my legs get hot during sleep, RLS will result. Often it will go away if I place cool wet towels on my thighs. I have talked to people who respond the complete opposite: cold will instigate RLS, and heat will relieve it. Placing a massage around the knees to instigate a reflex response can stop RLS too.